As a homeowner, has the following scenario ever happen to you? You receive an unexpected knock at the door from an individual claiming to be a contractor who just finished up a home improvement project in your neighborhood. It just so happens this “contractor” has leftover materials and is offering significant discounts to other homeowners…
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Spring is the perfect time of year to start firing up the grill for family and friends. Opening up your “Backyard Bistro” to others is a great way to entertain, but only if you make it a safe establishment to visit. Between 2005 and 2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 8,200 home fires…
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What would we ever do without microwave ovens? These convenient cookers have become such an integral part of our daily lives, which makes it easy to overlook the risks. If not properly maintained or used, they can be just as dangerous as traditional gas or electric ovens. A potential hidden hazard is the leakage of…
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Are you hosting a Super Bowl party in your home this year? Here’s something you should know. Homeowners may be held legally responsible for injuries or damages occurring as a result of serving alcohol to guests. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most dangerous times of year for drunk-driving fatalities. In 2012, 38 percent…
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Teaching your child to cook is a wonderful way to help them develop important life skills and expand their interests. It also provides a great opportunity for some enjoyable time spent together as a family! However, this recipe for family fun requires a pinch of Patience, a tablespoon of Love and 3 cups of Caution….
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Whether stored in a drawer, cabinet or convenient Lazy Susan, spices and herbs are key ingredients to every kitchen. In most cases, they serve as a necessary component to a meal. Other times, by adding a pinch here or a dash there can completely change the direction of your dish. From salt to sage and…
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Are you looking for home design ideas, remodeling tips and decorating advice from home improvement experts? Well, look no further! Houzz is your premier online source for enhancing and enjoying every room throughout your home. Have you checked us out on Houzz yet? If not, here’s what you’re missing… Become inspired by browsing over 3 million…
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There are many things that make us cry in the kitchen. Fallen soufflés, broken eggs or an overly roasted roast are just a few kitchen catastrophes which come to mind. Despite the sagest advice, even spilt milk continues to cause a tear or two in us all. Of all cry-worthy occasions in the kitchen, cutting…
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Granite countertops are both an exquisite and practical addition to any kitchen space. Their beauty lies in the unique, marbled characteristics of every slab of stone. Their practicality rests in their extreme durability and resistance to heat. Granite countertops have completed the “dream kitchen” for many of our clients. If installed in your home, keep…
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A Homeowner’s Guide to Purchasing the Right Amount of Paint… There’s nothing which livens up lackluster walls than a fresh coat of paint! You’ve tirelessly combed through countless color swatches to determine whether Persnickety Pink or Mystic Mauve best complements your personality and living space. Before heading over to the paint counter, you have one…
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